In this video,
we explore 20 surrealist states from around the world.
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This home looks like the International Space
Station crash landed on the Californian coastline
built by an avant garde architect, Ed Niles.
The Milton Sydney home in
Malibu is two separate structures connected by a SkyBridge with curved steel
and big glass windows throughout the 360 degree views can be overwhelming.
The first building has a living room, kitchen
and underground garage
down the SkyBridge, and the second half of the house
is oriented around a central hallway with pod rooms splitting off
either side.
If you have a fear
of all things that slither, you're going to want to skip.
This next house just north of Mexico City is the snake house
a surreal piece of architecture that you can book for yourself
from the outside?
Psychedelic scales cover the snake's body as it dives in and out of the earth.
Architect Javier Sun Ocean even included a tail
and intricately decorated head for his snake masterpiece.
Inside the sprawling Ferro concrete structure
are ten separate luxury apartments so you can know how it feels to be
eaten alive.
It might look like a post-apocalyptic hunting cabin,
but underneath the massive cedar boards is an absolute time
capsule of quirky 1960s architecture built by Herb GREENE
and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture principle.
The Prairie House is asymmetric design was implemented to reduce
the impact of powerful westerly winds.
It features two bedrooms over three floors,
winding hallways and a living space at the top, accessible by a ladder.
This space opens up to a massive bay window
to watch the sun setting over the Oklahoma Prairie.
Perched high overlooking a disused slate quarry
on Britain's north Cornwall coast is the cover
a wilderness cabin with a difference coming from the CORNISH word for hideout.
The quote was designed to give residents a uniquely
elevated perspective over the landscape.
Built from insulated pine panels, galvanized
steel, and an EDP rubber membrane covering the covered
cabins are durable, easy to assemble, and energy efficient.
The cover truly are off grid, though the cabins have no plumbing or power.
It's just you and nature.
Quite literally called the Invisible House.
CASA Invisible is the ultimate choice in discreet prefabricated housing.
Under the right conditions, the reflective, almost mirror
like facade makes the home disappear into the background.
It makes for a spectacular optical illusion, no matter what time of day.
The prefabricated timber interior follows an open
layout with unlimited customization options,
and the best part, the whole home can be disassembled
and put on the back of a truck for transport.
With skyrocketing real estate
prices, you have to get creative with your space.
That's the only explanation for the world's narrowest house
sandwiched between two buildings in Warsaw, Poland.
Carrot House is a claustrophobic nightmare.
At only 36 inches wide at its narrowest point,
despite the cramped conditions, architect Jakob Chesney has fed it
Bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room inside
the triangular shaped building.
From the front of this modest Melbourne home.
There's no hint of the quirky extravagance behind the front door
step inside and you'll notice three distinct areas.
New bedrooms and bathrooms are in the front section.
Then you come in to the red kitchen
that opens into a cloud shaped dining and entertainment area.
Out in the rear, backyard and pool area.
The full extent of the dramatic architecture becomes apparent,
as does its name, the Cloud House.
Inspired by and dedicated to the memory of Helen Keller.
The Reversible Destiny Lofts in
Tokyo are an eye catching addition to the streets of Japan,
utilizing three shapes a cube sphere and tube.
Architects Arakawa and Madeline Gins completed this nine apartment complex
in 2005.
The similarity to a children's playground only increases
once you step inside
spherical
walls, confusing letters and a painting scheme of over 14 colors
make up this Technicolor madhouse.
Built by the late
Zaha Hadid, the Capitol Hill residence in Moscow is the only
private residence ever designed and completed by the legendary architect
looking like a half buried Imperial Star destroyer.
The top section of this home sits 72 feet above the house.
Way above the surrounding birch trees for uninterrupted
views.
Inside the massive residence,
you'll find entertainment spaces, an indoor swimming pool,
fitness and massage areas, a sauna
and Turkish bath,
as well as guest rooms
and exterior terraces.
From the outside,
Nautilus looks like a psychedelic homage to seashells.
Still, once you step through the stained glass doors,
you truly get a glimpse into architect Javier Sound Ocean's creative mind.
A carpet of grass and ferns runs
throughout the whimsical property.
While curved walls give the various bedrooms
a sense of privacy without needing doors
past the great room and up the spiral staircase,
you'll find a TV room, bathrooms, studio space
and plenty of natural light from the many circular portholes.
Located on 54 acres of rolling Connecticut wilderness.
This house is as much of an art statement as it is a place to live.
It's called the 1836 54 House,
taking its name from its construction design rules.
It features a continuously folding ribbon structure
consisting of 18 plains, 36 points and 54 lines from the outside.
Large reflective copper panels give the home an eerie, yet
futuristic feel.
Inside,
the owners have opted for warm oak planks for the ceiling, walls and furniture.
No matter which way you look.
Large windows provide unimpeded views of the world
outside.
Penthouses aren't a new concept, but this hidden New York
residence has a surprise to bring out your inner child.
The sky house is accessed by a private elevator and stairwell
occupying the top four floors of a manhattan skyscraper.
Once inside,
this penthouse boasts two bedrooms, a massive living room,
and even a climbing wall up to the third level terrace.
But the home's true drawcard is a spiraling tube
slide made from mere polished stainless steel.
And riders
can grab a cashmere blanket and slide from the attic
down to the front entrance.
If you've ever stared at the Penrose Steps illusion and scratched your head,
the house inside Tamai Japan might elicit some of the same feelings.
Like a four storey glass car park.
The house features four levels split down the middle and segmented
with confusing staircases.
Traveling from
one end to the other isn't a matter of walking a straight line.
It's a complex maze that requires time and a lot of patience.
They call it the ultimate bachelor pad.
But does that come with the territory of being a die hard Star Wars fan,
or is it just a coincidence
with a price
tag of $3.7 million, this imperial themed mansion named
Darth Vader house has everything a family of stormtroopers could want.
While the entry may look dark and foreboding, the house's rear opens
into huge observatory style windows, flooding the home with light
inside a pair of staircases.
Give the main living space the feel of being aboard
the bridge of a star destroyer.
The opulent, yet menacing theme
continues throughout the house with granite benchtops futuristic LED
lighting and jagged steps, all accentuating the look.
When planning the letterbox house.
Australian architect firm McBride Charles Ryan wanted to create
a property with the smallest front facade possible.
So they began with the letter box From there,
this dramatic house opens to a massive four bedroom, two
storey home with multiple living and entertainment spaces.
It is an easy to appreciate from the outside,
but once inside the actual scale of the letterbox house
becomes obvious.
Located in Melbourne, Australia.
The Klein bottle house is Rob McBride's way of taking a theoretically
impossible shape and turning it into a livable residence in mathematics.
A Klein bottle is a shape that folds in on itself,
creating a space with no distinct inner or outer sides.
The Klein bottle house achieves this with a complex spiral
shell design made from cement sheeting and timber stud frames.
Despite the dark palette on the outside, a spacious central light
well bathes the entire home in sunlight.
Bold,
dramatic and able to be built anywhere in the world.
The Villa is part of Studio Libeskind Signature series.
The exterior mainly comprises standing seam zinc or aluminum panels
with rainwater harvesting and solar power generating capabilities.
Installation includes heat and noise.
With this kit home
being able to pass the energy efficiency standards of most developed countries.
Owners enjoy four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen, a large grand room,
a 13 foot tall rain shower, a basement sauna, a fireplace room and a wine cellar.
Fancy a cup of tea?
Well, for about $400 a night, you can stay in the kettle itself.
Located in Galveston, Texas, this unique building has been
a tourist attraction and a popular Airbnb home for years.
Originally built
as a steel storage tank back in 1960,
a series of renovations turned it into a livable home,
complete with two bedrooms, a modern bathroom, an open plan, kitchen
and dining room, as well as indoor and outdoor entertaining areas
for a cup of tea with friends.
In another galaxy not so far away, Moon won
a visionary design company in South Korea, crafted the Star Wars house.
This whimsical dwelling combines the power of the force
with modern comforts, creating a unique living space for a family of four.
Built on a modest budget, this extraordinary
abode radiates fun and offers practicality for everyday living.
Brought to Life in 2013,
the Star Wars house captures the essence of George Lucas's iconic universe.
Despite its unconventional layout, the interior is cozy and functional,
with a total floor space of 1400 square feet.
Featuring wood finishes, traditional white walls
and large windows that provide natural sunlight.
Spread across three stories
The Star Wars house accommodates bedrooms, restrooms
and a well-equipped kitchen on the main floor.
The third level is a haven for younglings, with a hidden play
area accessed through a secret door in the bookshelf.
Here they can unleash their imagination, Learning
the Jedi mind trick.
The Star Wars house was built
on a budget of $192,000,
proving that captivating and practical homes
can be achieved without breaking the bank.
Set on Lake Pancho's eastern bank.
The apps can house employees its unique shape
to protect residents from Patagonia's harsh weather.
Designed as a pavilion with adaptable spaces,
the project aimed to create a versatile gathering
space for family life.
The ground floor features a double hearth with a grill and chimney
serving as a barbecue area, living room and dining room.
The second level houses a multipurpose space
that can double as a bedroom.
The building's form
made of court and steel shields against changing weather conditions,
blocking the icy south wind in summer and the northern winter winds.
It also covers the outdoor patio,